Highland Township is preparing for its only warm-weather parade, the Highland Community Parade, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18.

"It's like a big community reunion when people start lining up," said Pat Hamlin, who is co-chair of the parade with John Pratt.

This year, many people from White Lake are expected to take part in the festivities, she said. Between 40 to 50 units will be marching from Livingston Road east to John Street. The parade, co-sponsored by the Huron Valley Youth Athletic Association and Highland Fire Department, ends at the Highland Middle School north parking lot.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place float entries.

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Positions are assigned by mail as applications come in.

Line-up begins at 9 a.m. Teams, floats and guests are to meet at the Church of the Nazarene, 1211 W. Livingston Road. Bands meet at the Highland United Methodist Church parking lot at 680 W. Livingston Road.

Coaches may park on the Nazarene church west parking lot.

At the end of the parade, people are invited to stop by the Highland Adult Activity Center at 209 N. John Street for a craft and plant sale.

Food vendors will be on hand for the hungry.

Contact Carol Hopkins at 248-745-4645 or carol.hopkins@oakpress.com. Follow her on Twitter @OPCarolHopkins or on Facebook @OPcarolhopkins.

FYI

Anyone who still wants to be in the Highland Community Parade on Saturday, May 18 should contact Pat Hamlin at 248-887-2811 or John Pratt at 248-343-5230 or email jpratt@htfd.com.